Blue Thanksgiving is located in Kennesaw, GA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (I60) the organization is classified as: Law Enforcement, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Thanksgiving is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Blue Thanksgiving generated $136.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $135.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 38.0% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
BLUE FAMILY CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN - THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON OFFICERS WHO ARE SUFFERING THROUGH FINANCIAL CRISIS AND LOST WAGES DUE TO CATASTROPHIC EVENTS IN THEIR LIVES INCLUDING DEATH OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, HOUSE FIRES, AND LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON SEVERAL FAMILIES CHOSEN EACH YEAR AROUND THE HOLIDAYS AND CULMINATES WITH A GALA THAT OFFICERS AND SPOUSES OR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS CAN ATTEND AT NO COST. WE HELPED FIVE FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND OTHERS EARLIER IN THE YEAR AS NEEDS AROSE. WE PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 100 OFFICERS FROM MULTIPLE AGENCIES, AND THEIR SPOUSES WITH AN EVENING INCLUDING A HOLIDAY DINNER, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR THEIR FELLOW OFFICERS IN NEED.BLUE THANKSGIVING DAY PROJECT - WE PROVIDE MEALS TO ON-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN AND AROUND COBB COUNTY. EACH YEAR WE DELIVER NEARLY 500 MEALS TO OFFICERS, 911 PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION WORKING ON THE HOLIDAY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, BLUE THANKSGIVING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR OFFICERS FROM MULTIPLE AGENCIES TO COME TOGETHER FOR SUPPORT, NETWORKING AND ENTERTAINMENT, MEALS AND MORE. COBB COUNTY HAS OVER 1500 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND WE WORK TO SUPPORT THEM ALL, WHILE BRINGING IN THE COMMUNITY TO JOIN IN SHOWING THEIR SUPPORT. BLUE THANKSGIVING PARTNERS WITH COBB BASED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES EVERY YEAR ON VARIOUS PROJECTS THAT BRINGS CITIZENS TOGETHER WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, SUCH AS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, AND THE COBB PUBLIC SAFETY FORUM. THESE EVENTS DRAW OVER 1,000 CITIZENS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. LAST YEAR WE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE FIRST RESPONDERS CONFERENCE, WHICH ADDRESSES MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, AND SUICIDE AMONG FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY. THAT EVENT DREW APPROXIMATELY 400 FIRST RESPONDERS. BLUE THANKSGIVING PROVIDED MEALS THIS PAST YEAR AT FUNERALS FOR TWO DEPUTIES KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND FED APPROXIMATELY 600 OFFICERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. WE ALSO PROVIDED MEALS TO A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WHEN THOSE OFFICERS WERE DEALING WITH THE SUICIDE DEATHS OF FELLOW OFFICERS.
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $136,079 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $136,079 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $370 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $12 |
Other expenses | $134,630 |
Total expenses | $135,012 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $22,160 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,160 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $22,160 |